Norwegian Language and Culture for Foreign Language Students, level 3
Course offered :
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| Number of credits | 15 |
| Course offered (semester) | Autumn/Spring |
| Subject overlap | There is overlap between NOR-U3 and NOR-U2/3. These two courses combined will therefore only give a total of 30 credits.
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| Schedule | Schedule |
| Reading list | Reading list |
Language of Instruction
Norwegian bokmål
Pre-requirements
Nor-U2, or equivalent knowledge and skills in Norwegian language
Learning Outcomes
After the course, students will have sufficient skills and knowledge to meet the Norwegian language requirement for study at universities and colleges in Norway.
Students will be able to converse in Norwegian about general topics and carry on an academic discussion in relatively fluent Norwegian. They will also be able to understand lectures in Norwegian and take notes. They will be able to read and understand Norwegian textbooks, newspapers and fiction without special difficulties. They will be able to express themselves in writing about general and academic topics without distorting the content.They will master the main rules of Norwegian grammar
Contact Information
E-mail norwegian.for.employees@uib.no
or norwegian.for.students@uib.no
Course offered (semester)
Autumn/Spring
Exam offered (semester)
Autumn/Spring
Language of Instruction
Norwegian bokmål
Department
Department of Linguistic, Literary, and Aesthetic Studies
Access to the Course Unit
For more information about admission:
Students, Immigrants/Refugees:http://www.uib.no/education/admission/norwegian-as-a-second-language-for-students-and-for-refugees-and-immigrants#whomayapply
Employees at UiB:
Aim and Content
The Norwegian courses do not give credit for applicants with Norwegian as their primary Language.
NOR-U3 is an advanced course based on NOR-U1/2 or NOR-U2. Course participants will learn to use oral and written Norwegian with reasonably good precision, both receptive and productive, in general and academic contexts. Norwegian language structure, vocabulary and idiomatic expressions will be emphasized, various topics will be covered, and participants will gain knowledge and insight into topics such as Norwegian geography, history, literature and current events.
The courses can be combined as follows:
NOR-U2 (15 Stp) NOR-U3 (15 Stp) NOR-U2/3 (30 Stp)
NOR-U3 (15 Stp) NOR-U4 (10 Stp) NOR-U4 (10 Stp)
NOR-U4 (10 Stp)
Learning Outcomes
After the course, students will have sufficient skills and knowledge to meet the Norwegian language requirement for study at universities and colleges in Norway.
Students will be able to converse in Norwegian about general topics and carry on an academic discussion in relatively fluent Norwegian. They will also be able to understand lectures in Norwegian and take notes. They will be able to read and understand Norwegian textbooks, newspapers and fiction without special difficulties. They will be able to express themselves in writing about general and academic topics without distorting the content.They will master the main rules of Norwegian grammar
Pre-requirements
Nor-U2, or equivalent knowledge and skills in Norwegian language
Subject Overlap
There is overlap between NOR-U3 and NOR-U2/3.
These two courses combined will therefore only give a total of 30 credits.
Teaching Methods
The course totals 78 hours of instruction 2 or 3 times a week, in two or three hour periods. It is expected that students are prepared and participate actively in lessons. Students will submit at least five written assignments during the course.
Compulsory Requirements
Attendance is mandatory. Participants who are absent more than 25% of the time, will not be permitted to take the exam.
Assessment methods
The course concludes with an examination that includes an oral and a written part in Norwegian bokmål. The oral part of the exam lasts about 15 minutes if the exam is a conversation between examiner and one student, and about 20 minutes if the exam is a conversation between examiner and two students. The written part of the exam lasts 6 hours and covers listening tests, reading and writing skills. It is used a graded scale from A-F with E as the lowest passing grade. It is given an overall grade. Here, part of the written exam will count approximately 2 / 3, and part of the oral exam counts approximately 1 / 3. One must pass both the written and oral part of the examination in order to pass the course.
It is not possible to register for the exam or lectures on the same subject more than three (3) times. This means that Students who have been registered in NOR-U3 three times, cannot register for courses and examinations in 2/3 due to the overlap.
Grading Scale
A scale from A - F
Reading List
The reading list is announced at the start of the semester.
Text material will consist of fiction, non- fiction and relevant newspaper articles as well as various types of assignments. This could include a textbook or compendium. Students also need a dictionary and a grammar textbook.
Place of Teaching
Bergen
Course Unit Evaluation
The course will be evaluated in line with the Department's policies and UiB's quality assurance system.
The evaluation may be conducted in writing or as discussion with the responsible instructor.
Contact Information
E-mail norwegian.for.employees@uib.no
or norwegian.for.students@uib.no